John Velsor
EOS Implementer for founders and CEOs in Minnesota
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthOperations and systemsLeadership and team buildingCEO and founder coachingTeam performanceLeadership development |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Executives |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Minnesota, United States |
| Credentials | Professional EOS Implementer |
John Velsor is a Professional EOS Implementer in Minnesota who helps founders and CEOs build healthy leadership teams. He spent 25 years as a founder and CEO before this work. He found EOS after a panic attack while he carried his whole company alone. His own company turned around and doubled in size in less than two years. He now serves owners in the Twin Cities and the Upper Midwest.
What John helps with
John works with owners who carry too much of the business themselves. He helps them build leadership teams that share the load and own results.
- Building a healthy, accountable leadership team
- Getting the team aligned around a clear vision
- Solving people issues at the root cause
- Ending constant firefighting by the owner
- Creating more ownership across the organization
- Leading the business instead of carrying it
Who John works with
John works with founders, business owners, CEOs and their leadership teams. His clients are based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, the Twin Cities and the Upper Midwest. They are often owners who feel they hold up the whole company and want their team to take ownership.
How John works
John uses EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System, which is laid out in the book Traction. He treats many people problems as system problems. He works with the leadership team as a group so members hold each other accountable, solve issues and stay aligned on one vision.
Background and qualifications
John spent 25 years as a founder and CEO. He struggled with a leadership team that was not aligned and with constant fires and repeated people issues. A friend introduced him to Traction and EOS. After he put EOS in place, his team took ownership, and the company turned around and doubled in size in less than two years. He now works as a Professional EOS Implementer and also speaks at events.
John Velsor pricing
Programs and services
- EOS implementation for leadership teams
- Keynotes and workshops for events
John Velsor reviews
The CoachVouch take
John used EOS to turn around and double his own company as a CEO before he became an implementer.
Best for founders and CEOs who feel they carry the whole business and want an aligned leadership team.
Common questions
How much does John Velsor charge?
Coaching with John runs $125 to $300 an hour. Message John from this page for an exact quote.
What does John Velsor help with?
John Velsor helps with building a healthy, accountable leadership team, getting the team aligned around a clear vision, solving people issues at the root cause and ending constant firefighting by the owner.
Is John Velsor certified?
John Velsor lists: Professional EOS Implementer.
Does John Velsor speak at events?
Yes. John gives keynotes and workshops for leaders and teams.
Where does John Velsor work?
John is based in Minnesota. He serves the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, the Twin Cities and the Upper Midwest.
How do I contact John Velsor?
Send John a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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